Title

Authors

Files

Identifier

Inclusive Dates

1872, 1874, 1893, nd

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

6 pieces

Language

English;

Scope and Content Note

The Robert C. Winthrop Letters Collection contains six personal letters of Robert C. Winthrop (1809-1894) lawyer and philanthropist who was the benefactor and namesake for Winthrop University. In this collection, there is an invitation to a gentleman for lunch, a thank you note, an accepting to an invitation, and a request for Abraham Lincoln’s autograph.

Provenance

Robert C. Winthrop’s Personal Letters were given to the Archives by Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Kader on October 27, 1999.

Copyright

For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.